Finding the Third Proportional to 754,027 and 1,640,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,027 and 1,640,732 is: 3,570,165.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,027 : 1,640,732 = 1,640,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,027/1,640,732 = 1,640,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,027x = 1,640,732 × 1,640,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,027x = 2,692,001,495,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,692,001,495,824/754,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,165.92
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